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Prediction 1
Vizela to Win
21/20 (2.05)
Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
8/15 (1.53)
Prediction 3
BTTS – No
7/10 (1.70)
*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
Vizela look to pick up a double over their when they host Luís Freire’s team at the Estadio do Vizela this weekend. This prediction is about a game between two teams who are locked together on points in the Portuguese Primeira Liga table.
Vizela vs Rio Ave – Best Betting Tips, Predictions, & Odds
Vizela head into the match after a 2-1 loss against Sporting CP in the recent match while Rio Ave head into the game after the draw with a resurgent Famalicao outfit. Rio Ave have not gone through a great set of results of late.
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Win for Vizela
Vizela have done pretty well when they are at home and all of the defeats suffered by the team in the last five matches have been on the road. Since the loss to Arouca back in November, Vizela are unbeaten at the Estadio do Vizela. Rio Ave have not been at the best for several weeks. The team has only registered one victory in the last five games in all competitions. The intense battle between the two teams might go in favour of the home team, as per this prediction.
Total goals under 2.5
This prediction expects Vizela to come out on top in terms of goals while Rio Ave have been struggling over the last few games in the chance creation element. There have not been too many goals scored by Rio Ave since getting two goals against Farense in the Taca da Liga.
Both teams to score – no
It is three consecutive games without a goal for the visitors. This prediction would opt for a game which does not witness a lot of goals from the visiting team especially with Vizela looking for a third consecutive clean sheet at home.
Vizela vs Rio Ave: Match Preview and Team News
Vizela
Vizela have been making the most of home advantage to stay in touch with the European sports and the Portuguese Primeira Liga. A victory for Vizela in this match could bump up them closer towards Arouca and Casa Pia. Manager Tulipa need not worry about any injury problems coming into the game.
Vizela´s News:
The Vizelenses reinforced a little the offensive zone with some incorporations, one of them being the Venezuelan Matias Lacava, the player finished his loan with Tondela and reached an agreement to continue his stage in Portugal, now with Vizela. The midfielder Pedro Ortiz also joined this month from Sevilla Atletico, the Spanish player barely played a minute, he must gain the confidence of the coach.
Rio Ave
The poor run of form continues for Rio and Luís Freire has been struggling for options in the last few weeks. For the upcoming match, Joca and Amine Oudrhiri will be unavailable because of injuries. The latter is likely to be replaced in the starting line-up by Andreas Samaris. Rio Ave is among the many teams in the middle of the table struggling with a negative goal difference.
Rio Ave´s News:
The team managed by Luis Freires and the club, decided not to incorporate more players and continue as they started the season. Only two players were added who finished their loan in other teams and return to the club they belong to. Spanish midfielder Miguel Baeza and Brazilian defender Favio. Both should take advantage of their first minutes to fight for the starting position, which will be difficult as there is already one player who seems to be irremovable for the coach.
Everything from the Best Stats to H2H Numbers for Vizela vs Rio Ave
These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
29/01/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Vizela
Rio Ave
3
1
Last Five - Vizela
12/01/25
Portugal Segunda Liga Portugal
Academico Viseu
Vizela
0
0
D
05/01/25
Portugal Segunda Liga Portugal
Maritimo
Vizela
2
3
W
21/12/24
Portugal Segunda Liga Portugal
FC Porto B
Vizela
1
2
W
15/12/24
Portugal Segunda Liga Portugal
Felgueiras 1932
Vizela
2
1
L
08/12/24
Portugal Segunda Liga Portugal
Tondela
Vizela
1
1
D
Last Five - Rio Ave
12/01/25
Portugal Cup Portugal
Casa Pia
Rio Ave
1
3
W
06/01/25
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
Rio Ave
1
1
D
29/12/24
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Nacional
Rio Ave
1
2
W
23/12/24
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Estrela
Rio Ave
1
0
L
16/12/24
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Guimaraes
Rio Ave
2
2
D
FAQs on Vizela vs Rio Ave game
Where is the match going to take place? Estádio Do Vizela
When will this match start? January 29, 2023 at 15:30 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Vizela
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